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contritely

[kənˈtraɪtli]

contritely Definition

in a way that shows remorse or guilt for one's actions.

Using contritely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contritely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He apologized contritely for his mistake.

  • Example

    She looked at him contritely, knowing she had hurt his feelings.

  • Example

    He spoke contritely about his past mistakes.

contritely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contritely

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Summary: contritely in Brief

The adverb 'contritely' [kənˈtraɪtli] means to show remorse or guilt for one's actions. It is often used in situations where someone has made a mistake or hurt someone else, as in 'He apologized contritely for his mistake.' Other examples include 'She looked at him contritely, knowing she had hurt his feelings,' and 'He spoke contritely about his past mistakes.'